SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The Santa Clara police chief has vowed to continue providing a safe environment at San Francisco home games after the union representing his officers threatened to boycott policing the stadium if the 49ers dont discipline Colin Kaepernick for criticizing police and refusing to stand during the national anthem.Chief Michael Sellers said in a statement Saturday that he will urge union leadership to put citizens safety first.Kaepernicks blanket statements disparaging the law enforcement profession are hurtful and do not help bring the country together, Sellers said. As distasteful as his actions are, these actions are protected by the Constitution. Police officers are here to protect the rights of every person, even if we disagree with their position.In a letter sent to the 49ers, the police union complained that Kaepernicks inappropriate behavior has threatened our harmonious working relationship.The board of directors of the Santa Clara Police Officers Association has a duty to protect its members and work to make all of their working environments free of harassing behavior, the letter reads.It was the latest in the flurry of heated responses -- both negative and positive -- that Kaepernick has gotten since his silent protest became the talk of the NFL and much of the nation last week.The quarterback wouldnt stand for the anthem at the teams preseason games, most recently kneeling alongside teammate Eric Reid in San Diego on Thursday night.He has cited racial injustice and police brutality among the many reasons for his protest and said he plans to continue into the regular season.Kaepernick is expected to discuss his actions on Sunday at a San Francisco church known for its activism on civil rights causes.We had a long conversation, the Rev. Amos Brown of Third Baptist Church told the San Francisco Chronicle. He stated his serious opposition to racial oppression and violence in this country, and hes willing to stay true to his conviction. Hes interested in taking this to the next level.The team reiterated Friday night that it stands behind Kaepernick and respects his right not to participate in celebrating the national anthem.About 70 officers from the Santa Clara Police Department patrol Levis Stadium when the 49ers play there.The 49ers will open their season at home against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 12. Air Max 270 Just Do It Black . -- Former San Diego Chargers safety Paul Oliver was found dead at his Atlanta-area home Tuesday night, and a medical examiner said Wednesday that the ex-player committed suicide. Nike Air Max 270 Ispa Black . The players spoke Jan. 13 during a Major League Baseball Players Association conference call after Rodriguez sued the union and Major League Baseball to overturn an arbitrators decision suspending him for the 2014 season and post-season. http://www.max270cheap.com/air-max-270-white-sale.html . According the Toronto Star, a knee injury will keep Sundin out of the lineup, which includes former teammates Gary Roberts, Darcy Tucker, Tie Domi and Curtis Joseph. Nike Air Max 270 Black And White . If ever they start actually putting pictures beside words in the dictionary, the Blue Jays left-handers mug will appear beside “Consistency. Cheap Nike Air Max 270 . General manager Jarmo Kekalainen told Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch on Friday that he wants to see Gaboriks contributions go beyond the scoresheet before considering a long-term deal for the soon-to-be unrestricted free agent. BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. -- Benny Feilhaber and Graham Zusi scored in the first eight minutes, and Sporting Kansas City beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 on Sunday, snapping Chicagos three-match winning streak. The victory was only Kansas Citys second in the last seven matches, giving SKC 30 points. Kansas Citys two goals were scored 2 minutes 14 seconds apart. Feilhaber scored his first of the season in the sixth minute, haammering a right-footed shot from 16 yards when a throw-in by defender Matt Besler deflected off two players and ended up at his feet.dddddddddddd Chicago goalkeeper Paulo Tornaghi couldnt stop that shot, and seemed surprised by midfielder Zusis nonchalant 20-yard shot soon after. It curled over Tornaghi and into the upper right-hand corner. Mike Magee cut the margin to 2-1 in the 38th minute. ' ' '
